Cycle 2 Plan for Professional Learning:

September 2016 - January 2018

Powerful Instructional Practice: Communication through Academic Conversations and Writing
Anchor text: Academic Conversations: classroom talk that fosters critical thinking and content understandings Jeff Zwiers and Marie Crawford

Safe Practice Peer Observation

Input-Training First two weeks after Professional Monitor
Professional and Collaborative Planning
ILT Meeting training/input Reading About 2 meetings per month focus on Measure
Semester: development for Teachers experiment Reflection
At least 2 meetings per month Teachers receive Professional Learning Modify
teachers on how to Teachers observe each
Fall 2017 Guiding coalition for planning and
implement a
with the new practice professional articles (List what is planned for all collaborative ILT and staff engage in Targeted
leading professional learning in a low risk relevant to the other and engage in planning meetings, including meetings
practice in their Learning Walks to look for
environment practice being learned structured that are not focused on the cycle.)
classroom evidence of implementation
reflection/feedback.
ILT will work over the summer Share 2-hour Encourage teachers to Anchor Text Week of September 25, DATE(S):_September 7,2017_ Collect Baseline Student Work
planning professional development Preview/Review engage students in a Chapter 1; Reasons to 2017 TIME(S):_All planning periods__ Samples (Writing) for use at the
for staff, protocols, routines and Module on Complex range of academic Converse in School SUGGESTED AGENDA: Citywide Session October 5,
procedures, and rubrics Text - Close Reading conversations during Week of October 2, Read and discuss Chapter 1; Reasons 2017.
with all new and the first month of Supplemental 2017 to Converse in Schools using a
returning Faculty school in all content Readings: discussion protocol
areas. Talk About
Understanding;
Chapter 6: When we
Talk to Children

TDQ Book; Chapter 2;

Why is Classroom
Discussion Crucial
Pre- Work (pp.30-42)

Notice and Note;

Question 5 What is the
Role of Talk (pp. 27-33)

Reading: Reading
Nonfiction; Notice and
Note: issue 8
Classroom
Conversations (pp. 56-
65)

Citywide ILT Training/Networking Share content and Engage students in Anchor Text Will take place after Will weigh in on Look Fors for Cycle 1, Review feedback regarding
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Semester 1 Pan for Professional Learning: Cycle One continued
DATE: October 5 leadership moves academic conversations Chapter 2; Getting feedback Cycle 2, and Academic Protocols writing samples to students,
TIME: Full day from the Citywide that bridge Cycle 1 with Started with Academic discuss action plan and
DRAFT AGENDA: training with all the close read and Conversations Will create plans of actions with strategies, and assign tasks
1. Building High-performing Teams staff Cycle 2 with writing. strategies after receiving feedback
2.Creating a Culture of Collaboration Conversations Supplemental from Citywide ILT Training
3. Understanding the connections regarding the text will Readings:
Week
between CoPL1 and CoPL2 lead to a written
One
4. Examine baseline writing through response. Close Reading and
October 2-5
LASW Protocol Writing from Sources
4.Plan next steps for sharing the plan Chapter 3; Preparing
and content back at school for Discussion and
Writing (Fisher and
Frey)

Discuss feedback from Citywide ILT View videos that Week of Safe Practice Anchor Text Protocols will be put in DATE(S):October 10, 2017 Teachers will be able to practice
and develop plans of support for models facilitating EXPECTATIONS: Chapter 3: Lesson place to monitor to TIME(S):All planning periods protocol for students engaging
teachers. academic Teachers model and Activities for support teachers SUGGESTED AGENDA: in academic conversations and
conversations engage students in Developing Core engaging students then respond in writing.
Communicating Conversation Skills Review Cycle 2 Plan for PL and Train
through Academic Staff in Communicating through
Conversations and Academic Conversations and
Writing at least 3 Writing
times per week
Week
focusing on Skills 1 Engage in professional reading,
Two
and 2 (Elaborate and Chapter 3: Lesson Activities for
October
Clarify, Support Developing Core Conversation Skills
9-13
Ideas with to help support the planning within
Examples) collaborative planning
Reinforce Behaviors
of Effective
Conversation
No classroom
observations

Fall ILT Meeting Input-Training Safe Practice Professional Reading Peer Observation and Collaborative Planning Monitor
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Semester 1 Pan for Professional Learning: Cycle One continued
2-3 per cycle First two weeks after
Professional cycle has started Reflection About 2 meetings per month Measure
Teachers experiment Teachers receive focus on the Cycle
At least 2 meetings per month development for Teachers observe each Modify
Semester with the new practice professional articles (List what is planned for all
Guiding coalition for planning and teachers on how to other and engage in ILT and staff engage in Targeted
2017 in a low risk relevant to the practice collaborative planning meetings,
leading professional learning implement a structured Learning Walks to look for
environment being learned including meetings that are not
practice in their reflection/feedback. focused on the cycle.) evidence of implementation
classroom
School-Based ILT Training Meeting Week of Safe Practice Articles on skills and Teachers are in safe DATE(S):_October 19, 2017__ Lessons will be collected from
DATE:_October 18, 2017_ Teachers review EXPECTATIONS: qualities that are needed practice TIME: _All planning periods___ the English department to
TIME:_3:05 p.m._ rubrics and make Teachers model and in order to be employable SUGGESTED AGENDA: ensure that Look Fors for ELA
SUGGESTED AGENDA: final edits engage students in and the connection to Discuss successes and challenges are being addressed and
1 .Discuss key information from Communicating writing of implementing feedback will be given regarding
collaborative planning through Academic Communicating through lessons.
2.Determine what support each Conversations and Academic Conversations and
teacher team will need Writing at least 3 Writing
4. Plan for Safe Practice times per week
Week
focusing on Skills 3-5
Three
(Build on and/or
October
challenge a Partners
16-20
Idea, Paraphrase,
Synthesize
Conversation Points)
Continue to
reinforce Behaviors
of Effective
Conversation
No classroom
observations
Lesson studies are completed for all Training regarding Teachers will make Reading: Rigorous Peers are released to DATE(S):_October 26, 2017 Administrator/Support Team
English teachers and the ILT has lesson planning for adjustments to their Reading; Chapter 4: observe each other TIME(S):__All Planning Walk: The admin team forms
normed. Feedback will be given to academic lessons and teaching Collaborative implementing Periods___ small groups and visits each
teachers based upon what is conversations and based upon feedback Conversations (pp. 73-96) Communicating through SUGGESTED AGENDA: classroom to determine percent
observed in plans and the English writing. given by the ILT. Academic Conversations 1 ELA Look Fors of overall implementation and
Week
Content Lead will support teachers Supplemental Texts: and Writing 2 Academic Conversations identify patterns of needed
Four
in collaborative planning. Talking About Text; Peer observation protocol Protocol Measurement support. Create support plan
October
Guiding students to from March Citywide ILT 3 Discuss Article with ILT.
23-27
increase comprehension Training/Networking
through purposeful talk: Meeting is used. Collect written evidence of the
Chapter 2; Getting the CoPL in form of discussion
Talk Started preparation and organization of
thinking
Week Citywide ILT Training/Networking Share content and Writing Protocol Anchor Text : Chapter 4; Peers are released to Discuss Article Communicating through
Five DATE: November 2, 2017 leadership moves Designing Effective observe each other Review Ghost Walk Protocol Academic Conversations and
October 30- TIME: Full day from the Citywide Conversation Tasks implementing Review Writing Process Writing

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Semester 1 Pan for Professional Learning: Cycle One continued
DRAFT AGENDA: training with all Communicating through
1. Professional reading staff, including Close Reading and Academic Conversations
2. LASW Conversation Writing from Sources and Writing
3. Ghost walks Move 1 Chapter 4; Using Peer observation protocol
4. PLC article discussion Evidence in Discussion from March Citywide ILT
5. Practice Communicating through Training/Networking
Academic Conversations/Writing Supplemental Texts: Meeting is used.
Nov. 3 5.Plan details for sharing the plan Collaborative Learning
and content back at school Ensuring Students
Consolidate
Understanding (article)

Safe Practice Peer Observation Collaborative Planning

Input-Training Professional Monitor
First two weeks after and About 2 meetings per month
SFall ILT Meeting 2-3 per cycle cycle has started Reading Measure
At least 2 meetings per month Professional development Reflection focus on the Cycle
Semester Teachers experiment with Teachers receive
(List what is planned for all
Modify
Guiding coalition for planning and for teachers on how to professional articles Teachers observe each
the new practice in a low ILT and staff engage in Targeted
2017 leading professional learning implement a practice in other and engage in collaborative planning meetings,
risk environment relevant to the practice including meetings that are not Learning Walks to look for
their classroom being learned structured
focused on the cycle.) evidence of implementation
reflection/feedback.
Revise rubrics for writing, Share rubrics with Ghost Walk discussions Anchor Text Feedback will be Discuss Chapter 7 and tie in Ensure that teachers are
academic conversations, and teachers for final edits will take place Chapter : Chapter 7 provided and action how it connects with Cycle 1, assessing student learning
close reading (research on rubric Cycle 2, and academic through the use of rubrics. In
Week plans created
creation). conversations. addition action plans must be
Six Supplemental Texts:
November Visualizing the created for all students and
6-10 Argument with Graphic feedback must be given.
Organizers (article)

School-Based ILT Training Meeting
DATE:_November 15, 2017
Week TIME:__3:05 p.m._
Seven SUGGESTED AGENDA:
November 1 .Discuss key information from
13-17 collaborative planning
2.Determine what support each
teacher team will need
3. Plan for Ghost Walk
4. Plan for Article/ Video Discussion
Ghost walk protocol Ghost Walk discussions Teachers will read and Teachers will receive DATE(S):November 16, 2017 Ghost Walk: Teachers visit
review and video clips of will take place review article in regards feedback from this TIME(S):All planning periods classrooms using a Ghost Walk
staff engaging in a Ghost week's Ghost Walk SUGGESTED AGENDA: protocol, looking for evidence of
to participating in
walk. Communicating through
Ghost Walks 1. Discuss results and Academic Conversations and
learning from the Ghost Walk Writing. Ghost Walks occur
Teachers will also view when no students are present in
video of a Ghost Walk a classroom conduct this week
or the next
for further analysis of
best practices

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BREAK Professional BREAK Reading: A Range of BREAK DATE(S):_____________ BREAK
Development Session Writing Across Content TIME(S):_____________
Week
for November 21, 2017: Areas (article) SUGGESTED AGENDA:
Eight
Writing Across Content 1.LASW Protocol (TBD)
November
2.Problem solve solutions
20-22 Areas
3. Discuss article or video
(Thanksgiving)
Conversation to Composition
Safe Practice Professional Peer Observation Collaborative Planning
Input-Training Monitor
First two weeks after Reading and About 2 meetings per month
Fall ILT Meeting 2-3 per cycle cycle has started
Measure
At least 2 meetings per month Professional development Weekly Reflection focus on the Cycle
Semester Teachers experiment with Teachers receive (List what is planned for all
Modify
Guiding coalition for planning and for teachers on how to Teachers observe each
the new practice in a low ILT and staff engage in Targeted
2017 leading professional learning implement a practice in professional articles other and engage in collaborative planning meetings,
risk environment relevant to the practice including meetings that are not Learning Walks to look for
their classroom structured
being learned focused on the cycle.) evidence of implementation
reflection/feedback.
School-Based ILT Training Meeting View LASW Protocol Teachers should take all Reading: The DATE(S):_November 30, Administrator/Support Team
DATE:_November 29, 2017 Video feedback from the Ghost Neglected R in a Time 2017_ Walk: The admin team forms
TIME:__3:05 p.m._ Walk and make necessary of Common Core TIME(S):_All Planning small groups and visits each
SUGGESTED AGENDA: plans to better support Periods__ classroom to determine percent
(article)
1 .Discuss key information from students through lessons SUGGESTED AGENDA: of overall implementation and
collaborative planning and strategies. 1.LASW Protocol (TBD) identify patterns of needed
2.Determine what support each Contingency Teaching 2.Problem solve solutions support. Create support plan
Week
teacher team will need during Close Reading 3. Discuss article or video with ILT.
Nine
Nov.27 - 3. Plan for upcoming Collaborative Conversation to Composition
Planning Session Supplemental Texts:
Dec. 1
4. Plan for Article/ Video Discussion Close Reading and
Writing from Sources;
Chapter 4: Writing
From Sources

Citywide ILT Training/Networking
DATE: December 7, 2017
TIME: Full day
DRAFT AGENDA:
Week 1. Debrief School based findings
Ten around writing
December 2. Peer Observations
4-8 3.Plan details for sharing the plan
and content back at school
School-Based ILT Training Meeting
DATE:_December 13 , 2017
Share content and Teachers will create Reading: Reciprocity ILT Team members will DATE(S):_November 30, Leads will review action plans
leadership moves from the action plans in Between Reading and conduct informal 2017_ and provide feedback.
Citywide training with all response to findings Writing: Strategic observations and provide TIME(S):_All Planning
staff, including from the writing cycle. Processing as Common feedback accordingly Periods__
Conversation Ground (article) SUGGESTED AGENDA:
Move 2 1. Content Leads will debrief
teachers on what was
discussed at the Citywide ILT
meeting
2..LASW Protocol (TBD)
3. Discuss Reciprocity article
Professional Week of Safe Practice Reading: TDQs Purposeful questions will DATE(S):_December 14, 2017 While students are working
Development Session: EXPECTATIONS: Pathways to Close and be observed during TIME(S):_All Planning Periods on TDQs, purposeful
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TIME:__3:05 p.m._ TDQs Teachers use Critical Reading; informal observations. SUGGESTED AGENDA: questions should be
SUGGESTED AGENDA: Communicating through Chapter 5: What Does 1.Discuss successes and monitored as well because it
Week 1 .Discuss key information from Academic Conversations the Text Inspire You to challenges of TDQs is key in facilitating academic
Eleven collaborative planning and Writing Moves 1-2 Do? (Fisher and Frey 2.Problem solve solutions discourse.
December 2.Review feedback from Informal 5 times per week 3. Create coaching schedules
11-15 observations and coordinate No teacher observations around TDQs
coaching for teachers related to Moves 1-2
3. Plan for upcoming Collaborative
Planning Session
School-Based ILT Training Meeting Professional Week of Safe Practice Tying all cycles as and Leads informal DATE(S):_December 21, 2017 Peer coaching will be included
DATE:_December 13 , 2017 Development Session: EXPECTATIONS: academic discourse observations focusing on TIME(S):_All Planning Periods for stronger TDQ teachers as a
TIME:__3:05 p.m._ Communicating through Teachers use as means to ensure TDQs and provide SUGGESTED AGENDA: means to build leadership
SUGGESTED AGENDA: Academic Conversations Communicating through that writing is feedback and support 1. LASW Protocol (TDQ) capacity.
Week 1 .Discuss key information from Academic Conversations accordingly 2. Discuss Informal
series embraced naturally
Twelve collaborative planning and Writing Moves 1-2 observation feedback around
December 2.Discuss this week's professional 5 times per week
by students. TDQ
18-22 reading No teacher observations 3. Create coaching schedules
3. Plan for upcoming Collaborative related to Moves 1-2 around TDQs (if needed)
Planning Session 4. Discuss expectations
around Moves 1-2
Safe Practice Professional Peer Observation Collaborative Planning
Input-Training Monitor
First two weeks after Reading and About 2 meetings per month
Fall ILT Meeting 2-3 per cycle cycle has started
Measure
At least 2 meetings per month Professional development Bi -Weekly Reflection focus on the Cycle
Semester Teachers experiment with Teachers receive (List what is planned for all
Modify
Guiding coalition for planning and for teachers on how to Teachers observe each
the new practice in a low ILT and staff engage in Targeted
2017 leading professional learning implement a practice in professional articles other and engage in collaborative planning meetings,
risk environment relevant to the practice including meetings that are not Learning Walks to look for
their classroom structured
being learned focused on the cycle.) evidence of implementation
reflection/feedback.
Citywide ILT Training/Networking Review Cycle 2 Plan for PL Safe Practice around Articles on the Informal observations on DATE(S):January 11, 2018 Ensure that students are
DATE: January 10, 2018 and Present Learning Walk Communicating through importance of writing skills and qualities. TIME(S):All Planning Period taking academic risk through
TIME: Full day process and review Good Academic Conversations and the connections SUGGESTED AGENDA: reading, discourse and
DRAFT AGENDA: Practice Indicators with and Writing, Moves 1-2, to skills and qualities 1. DIscussion of where we writing.
1. Learning Staff re: (Environment, continues this week are with CoPL 2, and
Week needed for
2. Plan Peer Observations Student Actions, Teacher expectations for completing
Thirteen employment.
3.Plan details for sharing the plan Actions) the cycle
January 8-12
and content back at school 2. Planning session in regards
to Communicating through
Academic Conversations
and Writing
School-Based ILT Training Meeting Coaching protocol Coaching will be Articles on Coaching Peers are released to DATE(S): January 18, 2018 Coaching will be observed as
DATE: January 17, 2018 shared with all and staff modeled and practiced and the role of a observe each other TIME(S):All Planning Periods a means to ensure that
Week TIME: 3:05 PM members discussed for for all. supervisor as a implementing SUGGESTED AGENDA: actionable feedback is
Fourteen SUGGESTED AGENDA: coaching pairs. coach. Communicating through provided.
1. Discussion of data and
January 1 . Plan ILT or Rolling Walk and how Academic Conversations
feedback from peer
16-19 to share the data with all faculty and Writing
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2. Plan how to strengthen each Peer observation observations
teacher team protocol is used. LASW using discussion
3. Review Peer Observation data preparation and organization
and discuss possible coaching
of thinking
strategies for teachers
School-Based ILT Training Meeting Norming for ILT walk ILT will discuss lesson Articles on norming Leads will provide DATE(S): January 25, 2018 Conduct ILT Learning Walk: ILT
DATE: January 24, 2018 studies and will as a collaborative further coaching to TIME(S):All Planning Periods visits classrooms and looks for
TIME: 3:05 PM participate in walks as team teachers based on SUGGESTED AGENDA: evidence of Communicating
SUGGESTED AGENDA: a means to ensure recommendations from through Academic
1. Discussion of Writing post-
1 . Plan ILT or Rolling Walk and how the ILT Conversations and Writing using
norming. assessment administration
to share the data with all faculty a protocol which considers:
Week 2. LASW using discussion
2. Discuss data and feedback from classroom environment, teacher
Fifteen preparation and organization
peer observations and coaching actions & student actions. (ILT
January 22-
strategies needed of thinking members will prepare for the
26
3. Plan how to strengthen each 3. Discussion of wrapping up Learning Walk during the ILT
teacher team CoPL2 Meeting in January. Information
collected on this walk is shared
with teacher teams during
collaborative planning. Bring
data to February Citywide.
School-Based ILT Training Meeting Effectively responding to Successfully grouping Articles on Leads will provide DATE(S):February 2, 2017 Implemented supports based
DATE: January 31, 2018 constructive feedback students based on supporting struggling further coaching to TIME(S):_All planning upon action plan creation
TIME: 3:05 PM and getting positive individual ability readers and writers teachers based on periods___
SUGGESTED AGENDA: student results. recommendations from SUGGESTED AGENDA:
1 . Discuss data from ILT Learning the ILT 1. Share results from
Week
Walk and plan feedback Learning Walk How does
Sixteen
conferences this impact our work moving
January 29-
2. Assist with scoring writing post- forward?
February 2
assessment 2. Share data from writing
3. Plan how to strengthen each post-assessments-What
teacher team implications does the data
have regarding writing across
content areas at FAET?

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